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Course Description

Summary

In this workshop, we will form a performance group to explore ancient Americana:  17th-century psalmody, shape-note music, Shaker chants, revival and gospel tunes, Victorian hymns, spirituals, music of California and the Southwest, etc.  Some of this music will come directly from forgotten, crumbling 19th-century songbooks, so we must resurrect this music quickly before it literally dissolves away!  Everyone must sing;  acoustic instruments are optional but welcome.  Ability to read music is helpful but not required.